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2003 VAUXHALL VIVARO
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- Registration FN53PYT
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model VIVARO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 148,596 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks wiring to water heater glow plugs under bonnet (4.11 (c) (iii)) Dangerous
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings track rod end loose on track rod (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensing valve to off side rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded green coated front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake hose insecure , rubbing rotating drive shaft
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
8 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 142,644 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 139,979 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2025 5 Jun 202618 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 137,174 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2024 5 Jun 202618 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 134,693 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to off side and near side front outer body riggers
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 134,690 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to off side and near side front outer body riggers
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- off side and near side front tyres worn on outer edges and outer side wall damage
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 132,161 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 128,229 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 124,601 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2019 5 Jun 202622 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,351 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Deterioration to rear, lower engine mounting bush.
27 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 117,210 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
21 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 117,172 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,257 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 112,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 104,812 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2014 5 Jun 202629 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 104,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
31 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,932 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
6 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 91,401 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
18 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 87,829 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
18 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 87,829 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
4 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 84,713 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 77,368 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
8 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 60,959 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2008 5 Jun 20261 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 60,608 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
25 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 46,154 MI
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FN53PYT was registered on 2003-09-18
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